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After some effort, Xia Qingcheng finally made a stomach-nourishing porridge that looked pretty good.

She looked at Shen Jingyan expectantly and asked, "What do you think? Will Jiang Xiyan like it?"

Her eyes were full of anticipation and anxiety, like a student waiting for her teacher's evaluation.

She held the spoon tightly in both hands, as if it was her last hope.

Shen Jingyan took a bite and frowned slightly.

Her brows were wrinkled into the shape of a small Chinese character "川", and her eyes revealed a hint of hesitation.

"The taste is still not right, and it's a little too thick. Jiang Xiyan's stomach is weak now, and he can't eat anything too thick."

There was a hint of regret in her voice, and her eyes revealed her concern for Jiang Xiyan's health.

She put the spoon down and shook her head gently.

There was a hint of disappointment on Xia Qingcheng's face.

Her eyes dimmed instantly and her lips trembled slightly.

"So what? I've tried my best."

There was a hint of frustration in her voice, as if all her efforts had come to nothing at this moment.

Her shoulders slumped slightly and she looked a little depressed.

Shen Jingyan felt a little bit sorry when she saw her pitiful appearance.

There was a hint of tenderness in her eyes, as if she was moved by Xia Qingcheng's efforts.

"Forget it, I'll do it. You just watch and learn from it."

There was a hint of helplessness in her voice, but also a hint of determination to help Xia Qingcheng.

She picked up the knife and ingredients again, ready to make a perfect stomach-nourishing meal for Jiang Xiyan.

The pot was placed on the stove again, and the blue flame lit up, as if cheering for this warm gesture.

Shen Jingyan began to demonstrate, taking out vegetables and making the first dish, yam and red date porridge.

Shen Jingyan first washed the appropriate amount of rice, put it into the pot, added enough water, boiled it over high heat, then simmered it over low heat. While the porridge was cooking, she began to prepare the yam and red dates.

She carefully peeled the yam and cut it into small pieces for later use. Then she washed the red dates and removed the pits, so as to avoid the pits affecting the taste. When the rice porridge in the pot had become thick, Shen Jingyan put the cut yam pieces and red dates into the pot and continued to simmer over low heat.

After about fifteen minutes, the yam and red dates porridge exudes an alluring aroma. At this time, Shen Jingyan adds a little rock sugar to the pot for seasoning, gently stirs it evenly, and lets the rock sugar melt completely. Finally, turn off the heat and simmer for a while, and a pot of sweet, delicious and stomach-nourishing yam and red dates porridge is ready.

Second course: Steamed Spare Ribs with Pumpkin

First, Shen Jingyan picked a piece of fresh ribs, chopped it into small pieces, and soaked it in clean water for a while to remove the blood. Then, she took out the soaked ribs, drained the water, put them in a bowl, added appropriate amounts of light soy sauce, cooking wine, salt, pepper and starch, and marinated them for a while.

At the same time, she took out a golden pumpkin, peeled and removed the flesh, cut it into thick slices and placed it at the bottom of the plate. Then, she neatly placed the marinated ribs on top of the pumpkin and sprinkled some shredded ginger and chopped green onions on top for flavor.

After everything was ready, Shen Jingyan put the plate into the steamer and steamed it on high heat for about 20 minutes. When the steamer was steaming, the kitchen was filled with the aroma of pumpkin and pork ribs. After steaming, she took out the plate, poured out the excess soup in the plate, and poured a spoonful of hot oil on it to stimulate the aroma of green onion and ginger. A delicious pumpkin steamed pork ribs was ready.

Third dish: stir-fried broccoli

Shen Jingyan broke the broccoli into small pieces and soaked them in light salt water for about ten minutes, which effectively removed the pesticide residues and impurities in the broccoli. After soaking, she carefully washed each broccoli to ensure that they were clean and free of dirt.

Next, she boiled a pot of water, added a few drops of cooking oil and a pinch of salt, and then blanched the broccoli in the boiling water for about a minute. After blanching, the broccoli became brighter green and retained its crisp texture.

Then, Shen Jingyan heated the pan and added some cold oil, then added minced garlic and sautéed it. When the garlic aroma spread, she quickly poured in the blanched broccoli and quickly stir-fried it a few times. During the frying process, she added an appropriate amount of salt and chicken essence to season it, and finally poured a little water starch to thicken it to make the broccoli more flavorful. After a while, a plate of refreshing and delicious stir-fried broccoli was served.

Fourth course: Crucian carp and tofu soup

Shen Jingyan bought a lively crucian carp from the market, butchered and cleaned it, and cut a few times on both sides of the fish to make it easier to season. Then, she wiped the crucian carp dry with kitchen paper to prevent oil splashing when frying the fish.

Then, she poured a proper amount of oil into the hot pan, and when the oil temperature was 60% hot, she put the crucian carp into the pan and fried it until both sides were golden brown. When frying the fish, pay attention to the heat and do not turn it over frequently to avoid breaking the fish meat.

When the crucian carp is almost done, Shen Jingyan adds enough hot water to the pot, and puts in slices of ginger and chopped green onions to remove the fishy smell and enhance the flavor. Bring to a boil over high heat, skim off the foam, and cook over medium heat for about ten minutes.

At this time, the fish soup has turned milky white, which is very tempting. Shen Jingyan put the tofu cut into small pieces into the pot and continued to cook for about five minutes. Finally, she added appropriate amount of salt and white pepper powder for seasoning, and sprinkled a handful of chopped coriander as garnish, and a delicious crucian carp tofu soup was ready.

Xia Qingcheng looked at Shen Jingyan's serious cooking, and her heart was filled with envy and admiration. "You are amazing, Shen Jingyan. I wish I could be like you."

Shen Jingyan put the porridge into the thermos bucket, took out the lunch box, put the prepared dishes into the lunch box and handed it to Xia Qingcheng. "Take it, go to the hospital and give it to Jiang Xiyan. I hope he can get better soon."

Xia Qingcheng took the thermos bucket, tears glistening in her eyes. "Thank you, Shen Jingyan. No wonder Jiang Xiyan likes you so much."

Shen Jingyan frowned slightly and sighed softly. The sigh seemed to carry endless worries and helplessness. She slowly said, "Really, you don't have to thank me. This is not something to be thankful for. I just simply don't want to see Jiang Xiyan suffer. He shouldn't have to endure this pain and torture."

At this point, she paused, a trace of concern in her eyes, and then continued: "From now on, I hope you can take good care of him, protect him wholeheartedly, and never let him get hurt again. He is actually a very fragile and sensitive person, and he needs someone to care for him and protect him with sincerity."

However, the other party stared at Shen Jingyan angrily, gritting his teeth and roaring: "Humph! The reason why he became like this is all because of you! He drank to drown his sorrows because of you. He drank a whole night and ended up drinking so much that his stomach was perforated and he had to be hospitalized! All this is all because of you! So, from today on, please stay away from him! The farther the better!"

Hearing this, Shen Jingyan's face turned pale as paper in an instant, and her lips trembled involuntarily, but she still suppressed the grief in her heart, tried to calm herself down, and responded: "I know, now that I have a fiancé, I will naturally keep a certain distance from him and will not cause him any trouble."

Xia Qingcheng nodded and turned away. Shen Jingyan looked at her back, and a complex emotion surged in her heart. She didn't know whether what she did was right or wrong, but she knew that she just wanted Jiang Xiyan to be happy.

Xia Qingcheng carefully carried the insulated lunch box to the hospital. She gently pushed open the door of the ward and saw Jiang Xiyan lying on the bed with an indifferent expression, without even raising his head.

Xia Qingcheng walked to the bedside and said softly, "I brought you some food, eat a little." However, Jiang Xiyan seemed not to have heard it. He still looked straight ahead and was even unwilling to look at the lunch box.

Xia Qingcheng sighed helplessly and slowly opened the lid of the lunch box. At that moment, an ordinary and fresh fragrance came to her nose. This fragrance was very unique and obviously did not seem to be a dish cooked by Xia Qingcheng.

After Jiang Xiyan smelled the aroma, he finally couldn't help but turn his head, with a hint of doubt in his eyes. He looked at Xia Qingcheng and asked, "You didn't make this dish, did you?" Although his voice was calm, it was mixed with a little doubt.

Xia Qingcheng bit her lip, hesitated for a moment, and then answered frankly: "It was Shen Jingyan who did it." After saying this, she lowered her head, not daring to look directly into Jiang Xiyan's eyes.

When Jiang Xiyan heard that Shen Jingyan had prepared the meal for him, his originally cold expression instantly softened. He immediately sat up, took the lunch box from Xia Qingcheng, and began to eat voraciously. He ate with relish, not caring about his image at all, and soon finished a bowl of steaming porridge and all the delicious dishes.

Two days later, the sun shone through the white curtains of the hospital onto Jiang Xiyan's slightly pale but gradually regained his vitality. After the careful care of the medical staff during this period, he was finally able to recover and be discharged from the hospital. The doctor told him to pay attention to his diet and take good care of his body after returning home.

Jiang Xiyan embarked on the journey home with a relaxed and happy mood. When he stepped into the house, a warm and familiar atmosphere hit him. What surprised him was that Xia Qingcheng really kept her promise and invited her father to her home. This experienced elder in the business world showed extraordinary wisdom and ability as soon as he arrived.

With the help of Xia Qingcheng's father, the last little flaw that Jiang Xiyan's company originally had melted away like ice meeting the warm sun. All the problems were solved, which undoubtedly lifted a heavy stone from Jiang Xiyan's heart.

As the company's newly added project affairs got on track, Jiang Xiyan began to be able to devote himself to the cooperation negotiations with Ye Chen. The two sat in a spacious and bright conference room with detailed project information and planning plans in front of them.

Jiang Xiyan smiled and looked at Ye Chen opposite him, and spoke first: "Mr. Ye, I am very happy to have the opportunity to discuss this new project with you. From what we know so far, I think this project has great development potential."